Flying from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): What you need to know
Singapore Changi Airport is located in Singapore. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is five hours ahead of Nairobi.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Nairobi to SIN. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Nairobi to SIN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67% land on time at their destination.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can get to WIL from the centre of Nairobi in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to SIN flight:
About Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Book a hotel close to SIN if you're catching a late flight from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Singapore Changi Airport rental car and discover Singapore and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Sixt and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport flight.
Getting from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Singapore. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Currently, R 6,393 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,279. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to SIN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Nairobi to SIN.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
September is the quietest month for flights from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), while February is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Singapore based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Nairobi to SIN plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Singapore
Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Singapore Changi Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Singapore:
Marina Bay Sands and Marina Bay Sands Hotel Infinity Pool are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Singapore must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Gardens Paradise.
